Worst postpartum symptom?

I was just curious what everyone thought the worst post postpartum symptom is. For me, it is definitely the constipation! Eek! Hands down, it is the worst thing about the whole process...labor and delivery included! I had no idea that this was even coming.

What do you think is the worst?

I was just curious what everyone thought the worst post postpartum symptom is. For me, it is definitely the constipation! Eek! Hands down, it is the worst thing about the whole process...labor and delivery included! I had no idea that this was even coming.

It's way better now, but for me, I couldnt tell when I had to pee--and that was the worst!! I would be sitting and then get up and not know if I would make it to the toilet in time because the urge to go would hit me really suddenly. Like I said, its much better now, but the first few days after delivery I almost wet myself a few times!

It's way better now, but for me, I couldnt tell when I had to pee--and that was the worst!! I would be sitting and then get up and not know if I would make it to the toilet in time because the urge to go would hit me really suddenly. Like I said, its much better now, but the first few days after delivery I almost wet myself a few times!

Oh yes the constipation!!! I was so worried about not having a bowel movement. I kept asking for stool softeners and when I got home kept taking it! Then all of a sudden I went and I was relieved...literally!

But the Hemi's are no joke either!!

Oh yes the constipation!!! I was so worried about not having a bowel movement. I kept asking for stool softeners and when I got home kept taking it! Then all of a sudden I went and I was relieved...literally!

I have a few. I had incontinence for a few days after giving birth, was treated with 2 different antibiotics for UTIs, intense night sweats, and the most painful thing---very sore crotch, especially where my stitches were.

I have a few. I had incontinence for a few days after giving birth, was treated with 2 different antibiotics for UTIs, intense night sweats, and the most painful thing---very sore crotch, especially where my stitches were.

The bleeding. Hands down. On top of having to deal with everything else leaking, the boobs, the incontinece, the sweat glands, the tears, I feel like that just makes me feel the yuckiest! I'm leaking frome everywhere!!

The bleeding. Hands down. On top of having to deal with everything else leaking, the boobs, the incontinece, the sweat glands, the tears, I feel like that just makes me feel the yuckiest! I'm leaking frome everywhere!!

I agree with the sore crotch- ouch! And my dr won't refill my pain killers only the ibprofin. Boo hoo. I'm 12 days pp and did a babies r us trip today for some must haves. Not my stitches but towards the front of my va-jj is killing me after the shopping trip.

I agree with the sore crotch- ouch! And my dr won't refill my pain killers only the ibprofin. Boo hoo. I'm 12 days pp and did a babies r us trip today for some must haves. Not my stitches but towards the front of my va-jj is killing me after the shopping trip.

For me, it is a mixture of the constipation and fear of going because I'll pop a stitch... I'm sure that's just crazy-- but even 2 weeks postpartum, I get nervous before I go, even though my stitches are probably dissolved by now!

For me, it is a mixture of the constipation and fear of going because I'll pop a stitch... I'm sure that's just crazy-- but even 2 weeks postpartum, I get nervous before I go, even though my stitches are probably dissolved by now!

for me it is the burning when i pee where i am stitched. i am constantly chugging water cuz i am always thirsty, and people have said that diluting your pee helps..but that does nothing for me! it burns sooo bad. the first couple days i couldn't feel it when i had to pee either, and the first day i was home i totally peed myself. I was running, well waddling, to the bathroom and i felt it and could not stop it. totally saturated one of those huge overnight pads...yucky...

for me it is the burning when i pee where i am stitched. i am constantly chugging water cuz i am always thirsty, and people have said that diluting your pee helps..but that does nothing for me! it burns sooo bad. the first couple days i couldn't feel it when i had to pee either, and the first day i was home i totally peed myself. I was running, well waddling, to the bathroom and i felt it and could not stop it. totally saturated one of those huge overnight pads...yucky...

For me, it was the CRAZY contactions I had while breastfeeding for the first 4 or 5 days. They were seriously like I was in labor again, but my doctor said it was normal and wouldn't refill my pain meds either. The nurse said that it is usually way worse like that on your second or more pregnancy. It would be nice if they would tell you these things before you have the baby and think you're dying!

For me, it was the CRAZY contactions I had while breastfeeding for the first 4 or 5 days. They were seriously like I was in labor again, but my doctor said it was normal and wouldn't refill my pain meds either. The nurse said that it is usually way worse like that on your second or more pregnancy. It would be nice if they would tell you these things before you have the baby and think you're dying!

I agree with the contractions. Since I had a c-section, I didn't get the joy of labor and I was shocked at how strong some of these contractions can be. Also, the constipation was horrible. I think it is gone now. I went to the bathroom the other day though and I thought everyone in the house could hear me grunting (DH assured me they could not) but it was SO painful.

I agree with the contractions. Since I had a c-section, I didn't get the joy of labor and I was shocked at how strong some of these contractions can be. Also, the constipation was horrible. I think it is gone now. I went to the bathroom the other day though and I thought everyone in the house could hear me grunting (DH assured me they could not) but it was SO painful.

I'm going to go with engorgement. I seriously couldn't move without my breasts hurting and poor Corinne was having such trouble eating. We had a really rough day until I was able to get it (mostly) under control. I still have a few lumps that are painful and I'm trying to work them out.

I'm going to go with engorgement. I seriously couldn't move without my breasts hurting and poor Corinne was having such trouble eating. We had a really rough day until I was able to get it (mostly) under control. I still have a few lumps that are painful and I'm trying to work them out.

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